There are 6 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus via Belfast
best- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centrebus 705x
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus 212 / ...
4h 1mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foylesidebus 705x
4h 5m£17–24Train
- Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Centraltrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderrytrain Re / ...
5h 31m£34–59Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Altnagelvin134.2 mi
2h 46mDrive 134.2 mi
- Drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvincar 134.2 mi
2h 46m£33–47Bus #2
- Take the bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11bus X1 / ...
- Take the bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Parkbus 212 / ...
4h 26m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin is to bus which costs £17 - £24 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs £30 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal 1 Zone 2 and arriving at Derry Foyleside. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin. However, there are services departing from The Point and arriving at Londonderry via Dublin Connolly and Belfast Grand Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.
The distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Altnagelvin is 170 miles. The road distance is 135 miles.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin without a car is to bus via Belfast which takes 4h 1m and costs .
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin, including transfers.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin bus services, operated by Aircoach, depart from Terminal 1 Zone 2 station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), depart from Dublin Connolly station.
The best way to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin is to bus via Belfast which takes 4h 1m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs £30 - £60 and takes 5h 31m.
What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Altnagelvin, Northern Ireland?
You can take a bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Harberton Park via Europa Bus Centre and Grand Central Station Stand 7 in around 4h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal 2 Zone 19 to Londonderry via The Point, The Point, Connolly, Dublin Connolly, and Belfast Grand Central in around 5h 31m.
- Phone
- 0818 294 015
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)
- Flexible
- £13–19
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–25
- Website
- Translink
Train from Belfast Grand Central to Londonderry
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–22
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 0 1 844 7118
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Europa Bus Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £12–18
- Website
- Aircoach
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foyleside
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–24
- Website
- Aircoach
- Phone
- +44 28 9066 6630
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Terminal 1 Zone 2 to Derry Foyleside
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
Bus from Grand Central Station Stand 7 to Harberton Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Translink
- Phone
- +353 1 903 9508
- [email protected]
- Website
- Dublin Express
Bus from Dublin Airport T1 to Grand Central Station Stand 11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–120
- Website
- Dublin Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dublin-DUB to Altnagelvin
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin bus services, operated by Aircoach, arrive at Europa Bus Centre station.
Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin train services, operated by Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail), arrive at Belfast Grand Central station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin is 135 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Altnagelvin.
There are 381+ hotels available in Altnagelvin.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dublin Airport (DUB) and Altnagelvin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.